"This is a huge coup for USC track & field. Sheldon is, arguably, one of the few premier jumps and multi-events coaches in America, and we are very pleased to be able to add such a great coach and mentor to our staff," said Director of Track & Field Caryl Smith Gilbert. "He brings a wealth of experience, success and passion along with him to USC, and we are excited to welcome him into the Trojan Family."
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Last season, Blockburger guided Arizona's Pau Tonnesen to the Pac-12 Decathlon title and to a second-place finish at the NCAA Championships with a school-record 8,247 points.
